Mounting Components; Mounting The Siren Control Module; Mounting The Hood And Trunk Pin Switches - Audiovox AA-9347 Installation Manual & Owner's Manual

MOUNTING THE COMPONENTS

1. Mounting The Siren Control Module

Select a flat, metal surface within the engine compartment, but not on
the engine, for mounting the siren control module. Keep in mind that the
horn end must be facing down to prevent water from entering the
module.
A location on the firewall, which is not easily accessible from underneath
the vehicle, is preferred, This location will provide optimum operation of
the shock sensor, and prevent the potential thief from disconnecting the
alarm from below the vehicle.
You should also locate the control module away from hot or moving
components within the engine compartment, and avoid areas where
water will run off or collect during heavy rainstorms.
To mount the siren control module;
A. Secure the module mounting bracket to the selected location using
the (2) 3/4" long screws provided. Carefully drill a 1/8" diameter pilot
hole for starting the screws.
B. In most cases, if the bracket has been secured to a solid metal
surface, you can connect the BLACK wire from the wiring harness to
the siren mounting bolt. Using a 10 mm wrench or socket, secure the
siren module ( and eyelet terminal on the end of the BLACK wire) to
the bracket using the (2) 3/8" long hex head bolts and (2) split lock
washers provided.
SIREN MODULE
BRACKET
3/8" LG. HEX BOLTS

2. Mounting the Hood and Trunk Pin Switches

Two pin switches are provided to protect the hood and trunk lids of the
vehicle, and should be used on any hood or trunk lid that does not turn
a courtesy light on. The switches must always be mounted into a
grounded metal part of the vehicle, as they simply will not operate when
mounted into plastic or fiberglass.
The mounting surface must be at a height that will cause the plunger to
depress 1/4 " when the hood or trunk lid is closed.
IMPORTANT ! Since the pin switch is designed to be depressed when
the hood / trunk lid is closed onto it, a dimple can occur on the exterior
paint surface if the switch is mounted where it will contact a single metal
thickness area of the hood / trunk lid. Always mount the pin switch where
it will contact a double wall area of the hood / trunk lid.
When choosing the pin switch mounting location, it is important to
position the switch and/or bracket where water cannot collect or flow.
Avoid all drip " gutters " on hood / trunk fenders. Look for locations that
are sealed with rubber gaskets when the hood / trunk lid is closed.
Excessive water on these parts will cause corrosion, resulting in a loss
of protection to the hood / trunk lids. Also, any holes made to mount the
switches will rust when water is allowed to penetrate. There are three
different mounting methods available. They are;
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3/4" LG. SCREWS
SPLIT LOCKWASHER
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1. Direct mounting into a trunk lip, radiator cross brace, etc.
A. Drill a 1/4 " diameter hole into the selected mounting surface. Be
sure there is adequate clearance behind the surface for the pin
switch.
B. Thread the pin switch into the hole using a 7/16 " wrench or deep
well socket.
2. Mounting using the right angled bracket.
A. Secure the bracket to the desired mounting surface using ( 2 )
sheet metal screws.
B. Screw the pin switch into the bracket.
NOTE : The height of the pin switch can be adjusted by loosening the
screws and sliding the bracket up or down.
3. Mounting using the flat bracket.
A. Secure the bracket to the mounting surface using ( 2 ) sheet metal
screws.
B. Screw the pin switch into the bracket.
NOTE : This bracket can be bent to accommodate specific mounting
requirements.
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